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Application for a Riding Establishment Licence

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Application for a Riding Establishment Licence

Riding Establishment Acts 1964 and 1970

* Please click here to read the terms and conditions.

This licence fee is not refundable in the event of the application being refused or otherwise.

Please tick this box to confirm you have read and accept the terms and conditions

Please Note:

1. A licence may be granted to an individual over the age of eighteen years or a body corporate. It will be a condition of any licence granted that the carrying on of the business of a riding establishment shall at no time be left in charge of any person under the age of 16 years.

2. It will be a condition of any licence granted that no horse will be let out on hire for riding or used for providing instruction in riding without supervision by a responsible person of the age of 16 years or over unless (in the case of a horse let out for hire for riding) the holder of the licence is satisfied that
the hirer of the horse is competent to ride without supervision.

3. ''Horse'' includes any mare, gelding, pony, foal, colt, filly or stallion, and also any ass, mule or
jennet. The Act regulates riding establishments which let out horses on hire or use them for the
purpose of providing, in return for payment, instruction in riding or for the purpose of demonstrating
riding.

4. A licence is valid from the date of issue or from the first day of January next. Please state your
preference.

Date of Issue

1st January

Your Details

* Title

* Forename

Middle name/Initials

* Surname

* Email Address

Age if under 18 years

Private address or registered office of corporate body:

* Building/house name/number

* Street

* Town

* County

* Postcode

Riding Establishment Details

Are the riding establishment details address different from above?

(If 'no' please complete the address details below)

Yes No

Building/house name/number

Street

Town

County

Postcode

Telephone Number

* Is the Establishment operative throughout the year?

Yes No

If 'no', state when operative

* Who will have direct control or management of the establishment?

* If that person is the holder of any of the certificates shown on the right, please tick the appropriate box.

You may be requested to present the relevant certificate before the licence is granted.

Assistant Instructors Certificate of British Horse Society

Instructors Certificate of the British Horse Society

Fellowship of the British Horse Society

Fellowship of the Institute of the Horse

None of the above

If the person who will have direct control or management of the establishment does not hold any of these certificates please give details of his/her experience

* Is a responsible person living on the Establishment?

Yes No

If 'No', what arrangements are there in case of emergency?

* Will the carrying on of the business be left at any time in the charge of a person under 16 years of age?

Yes No

* Will supervision by a responsible person of the age of 16 years or over be provided at all times while horses from the Establishment are used for providing instruction in riding or are let out on hire for riding (except in the case of a horse let out on hire for riding, when the hirer is competent to ride without supervision)?

Yes No

* Please indicate whether you have ever been convicted of any offence under the following legislations:
- Protection of Animals Acts 1911-1964

- Protection of Animals (Scotland) Acts 1912-1964

- Pet Animals Act 1951

- Animal Boarding Establishments Acts 1964 and 1970

- Breeding of Dogs Act 1973

- Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976

- Any other animal welfare legislation

Yes No

If 'yes', please give details:

Are you the holder of a current insurance policy which:

(Please Note: You may be requested to provide evidence that you hold such insurance.)

* insures you against liability for any injury sustained by those who hire a horse from you for riding and those who use a horse in the course of receiving from you, in return for payment, instruction in riding

Yes No

* insures you against liability arising out of such hire or use of a horse

Yes No

* insures such hirers or users in respect of any liability which may be incurred by them in respect of injury to any person caused by, or arising from, such hire or use

Yes No

If 'no', state what steps you are taking to obtain such insurance

* How many horses are currently kept at the establishment under the terms of the Act ?

* How many horses do you intend to keep under the terms of the Act during the year?

(see note 3)

Please provide the following information about the accommodation:

* Number of stalls

* Number of boxes

* Covered yard
(Dimensions)

* Forage and bedding

* Equipment and saddlery

What land is available for:

* Grazing

* Instruction or demonstrating riding

(Please give details)

What is the name and address of your usual veterinary surgeon/ practitioner?

* Name

* Building/house name/number

* Street

* Town

* County

* Postcode

* Telephone number
(including area code)

By submitting this form you agree to the following statements

I agree to permit an officer, veterinary surgeon or veterinary practitioner authorised by the Council to inspect the breeding establishment before any licence is granted.

I understand that:

a) the licence fee does not include the cost of veterinary inspection and this will be recovered from
me after the issue of the licence; and

b) the issue of a Riding Establishment licence does not convey or imply any rights under planning
permission.

I have checked the information given in this application and declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief it is correct.

I hereby apply for a licence under the Riding Establishment Act 1970 in respect of £315.00(exclusive of vet fees).

You are responsible for the payment of the fee for the vet inspection. Note: the licence will not be issued until the vets fee is paid in full.

This form must be signed and all the relevant documents, detailed on the form, presented to the licensing section before a decision is made and the licence may be granted. Either print off the completed form, sign and post to the licensing department along with the required documents or attend council offices after you have submitted the form online.

The application fee is not refundable in the event of the application being refused or otherwise.

Declaration

I declare that I have checked the information given on this application form and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is correct.

I understand that a false or misleading statement, or that withholding relevant information, may result in the refusal or revocation of the licence and\or may render me liable to prosecution.

Signed...............................................................

Name................................................................

Date..................................................................

Data Protection Act 1998

This application may be monitored by the Isle of Wight Council for regulatory, quality control or crime detection purposes. Information from this application will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 for the purpose of processing your particular enquiry/request. The Isle of Wight Council ("the Council") is the data controller. By completing this form you consent to the Council contacting you by email or nominated contact method in relation to your enquiry/request.

The information contained in this application may, in exceptional circumstances, be subject to disclosure to third parties under either the Data Protection Act 1998 or the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to the extent the law allows and in accordance with the Isle of Wight Council's Access to Information Policy. Disclosure will only be made where in all the circumstances it would be fair to do so and in the public interest.

Please note that the Council may process your information in the absence of consent for the purpose of crime prevention or detection so far as is in accordance with the law.

Sometimes we may use your information to keep you informed about services, goods or relevant issues that we believe may be of interest to you. If you wish to receive this information for these purposes please tick this box

To improve the quality of other services that we provide to you the Council wishes to hold your non-sensitive personal information on a secure central database. This will enable all Council services to use this information when they are providing a service to/for you. If you wish your non-sensitive personal information to be held by the Council please tick this box

	Product	Cost	VAT code	GL Code
	Riding Establishment Licence Fee	£315.00	AN	67605732501

Date printed: 07/03/2013

*	Title
*	Forename
	Middle name/Initials
*	Surname
*	Email Address
	Age if under 18 years

	If 'no', state what steps you are taking to obtain such insurance
*	How many horses are currently kept at the establishment under the terms of the Act ?
*	How many horses do you intend to keep under the terms of the Act during the year? (see note 3)

*	Number of stalls
*	Number of boxes
*	Covered yard (Dimensions)
*	Forage and bedding
*	Equipment and saddlery

*	Grazing
*	Instruction or demonstrating riding (Please give details)

*	Name
*	Building/house name/number
*	Street
*	Town
*	County
*	Postcode
*	Telephone number (including area code)

	By submitting this form you agree to the following statements I agree to permit an officer, veterinary surgeon or veterinary practitioner authorised by the Council to inspect the breeding establishment before any licence is granted. I understand that: a) the licence fee does not include the cost of veterinary inspection and this will be recovered from me after the issue of the licence; and b) the issue of a Riding Establishment licence does not convey or imply any rights under planning permission. I have checked the information given in this application and declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief it is correct. I hereby apply for a licence under the Riding Establishment Act 1970 in respect of £315.00(exclusive of vet fees).
	You are responsible for the payment of the fee for the vet inspection. Note: the licence will not be issued until the vets fee is paid in full. This form must be signed and all the relevant documents, detailed on the form, presented to the licensing section before a decision is made and the licence may be granted. Either print off the completed form, sign and post to the licensing department along with the required documents or attend council offices after you have submitted the form online. The application fee is not refundable in the event of the application being refused or otherwise.

	Declaration
	I declare that I have checked the information given on this application form and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is correct. I understand that a false or misleading statement, or that withholding relevant information, may result in the refusal or revocation of the licence and\or may render me liable to prosecution. Signed............................................................... Name................................................................ Date..................................................................